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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 223.22 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 223.22 and 80.51 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 223.22 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/223.22 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 223.22 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 17,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,969.92/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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